SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of SteelSeries Arctis 7 and SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

SteelSeries Arctis 7 vs. SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Product Type Headset - 2.4 GHz - wireless Headset - Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency - wireless
Height 19.7 cm -
Width 17.5 cm -
Depth 9.1 cm -
Weight 353 g -
Colour White | Black -
Design - Games
Recommended Use Game console, computer Game console, portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 12 m
SOUND QUALITY SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology 2.4 GHz radio frequency Bluetooth / 2.4 GHz radio frequency
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects DTS Headphone:X 2.0 DTS Headphone:X 2.0
Frequency Response 20 - 22000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz SteelSeries Arctis 7 offer a larger frequency range than SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <3%
Sensitivity 98 dB 98 dB Both headphones offer the same sensitivity.
Impedance 32 Ohm 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 40 mm 40 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
MICROPHONE SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Form Factor - Headset microphone
Type Boom Boom
Microphone Operation Mode Bi-directional Bi-directional
Frequency Response 100 - 6500 Hz 100 - 6500 Hz The frequency response of the microphones in both headphones is the same.
Sensitivity -48 dB -38 dBV/Pascal
Impedance 2200 Ohm 2200 Ohm
REMOTE CONTROL SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Controls - Volume
CABLE SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Cable Type USB charge cable
Audio cable
USB charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Battery Type Headset battery rechargeable Headset battery rechargeable
Battery Life 24 hour(s) 20 hour(s) SteelSeries Arctis 7 lasts longer on a single charge than the SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless.
WIRELESS LINK SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Radio Frequency Range - 2.4GHz
CONNECTIONS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Connector Type Audio line-out (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm) -
OTHERS SteelSeries Arctis 7 SteelSeries Arctis 9 Wireless
Included Accessories Wireless transmitter -
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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